Back to Search Start Over

A longitudinal daily diary analysis of condom use during bleeding-associated vaginal sex among adolescent females.

Authors :
Hensel DJ
Tanner AE
Sherrow A
Fortenberry JD
Source :
Sexually transmitted infections [Sex Transm Infect] 2016 Aug; Vol. 92 (5), pp. 337-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Oct 05.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Objective: Sex during bleeding is a risk factor for sexually transmitted infection (STI) and other bloodborne viruses, including HIV. We examined daily predictors of adolescent women's male condom use during bleeding-associated vaginal sex.<br />Methods: Adolescent females (N=387; 14-17 years) were recruited from primary care clinics for a longitudinal cohort study of STIs and sexual behaviour. Data were daily partner-specific sexual diaries; generalised estimating equation logistic regression assessed the likelihood of condom use during bleeding-associated vaginal sex.<br />Results: Less than 30% of bleeding-associated vaginal sex events were condom protected. Condom use during these events was less likely with younger age, higher partner support, higher partner negativity or past week bleeding-associated sex with a given partner; condom use was more likely with high individual mood and past week condom use during bleeding-associated vaginal sex with a given partner.<br />Conclusions: Low condom rates during bleeding-associated vaginal sex can increase STI and bloodborne virus risk. Providers should consider integrating partner-specific and behavioural factors when they deliver sexual health messages to young women.<br /> (Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1472-3263
Volume :
92
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Sexually transmitted infections
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26438348
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2015-052139